Coria is such an amazing player on clay, he always finds a way to frustrate hes opponents. Its 1 set all, and I think Coria has a point to prove as many thought he was having a bad year after such a long title drought. I admire the guy for playing an intensive hard court schedule this year.

As outstanding a clay courter as Coria is, he is far too defensive in his style of his play. This puts him at the mercy of what a quality opponent is doing, even on his favored clay. When he plays Nadal or Ferrero, or even players like Federer or Agassi who may not be as great on clay technically speaking; they are still in almost complete control of the outcome of the match, if they play patient enough with the right amount of agression at key periods, they will beat him every time.

Nadal gets the break back from Coria in the 4th.....I wish I could watch this match.....i'm sure its being broadcasted everywhere in Europe. Good for you guys with the Tennis Channel. Screw ESPN and their Uno coverage.

As outstanding a clay courter as Coria is, he is far too defensive in his style of his play. This puts him at the mercy of what a quality opponent is doing, even on his favored clay. When he plays Nadal or Ferrero, or even players like Federer or Agassi who may not be as great on clay technically speaking; they are still in almost complete control of the outcome of the match, if they play patient enough with the right amount of agression at key periods, they will beat him every time.

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I don't agree with your last part of your statement. With Federer, maybe yes simply because when Fed is really on, there is not much Coria can do. As against Agassi, I watched they played the last two times on clay. Coria at this point is just better than Agassi on clay, end of story.

Well the phases of their matches Agassi was able to strike the right balance between patient, agression, and correct decisions on when to pull the trigger, he held the slight edge I thought. Just my opinion.

Nadal has had an amazing couple of weeks irrespective of this result. Infact he may tank this fifth set, to ensure he is fresh and fully fit for RG. Nadal is clearly fatigued and needs rest prior to the FO.